Proposition #4

Public Safety

$12,865,000

At $12,865,000, Public Safety improvements, the second largest project on the Bond proposal, make up 15.9% of the total. This proposition includes:

A new fire apparatus maintenance facility

Replacement of fire stations #4, #3, and #7

Updates to the Fire Training Facility

A new police records building

Project Status

Fire Stations #3, #4, & #7

STATUS

DATE

DETAILS

TARGET COMPLETION

March 2016

The Construction Contract has been awarded to Speed Fab-Crete. Both firms are actively working with City Staff to design the station that will be constructed at all three sites

All 3 Stations by 2019

March 2016

The Design Contract for all three stations has been awarded to the local office of Parkhill, Smith & Cooper

Fire Stations 3 and 7 will both begin construction during Phase 2 and are expected to open in 2018. Station 3 will be at Vine and South 17th streets behind Jefferson Center, and Station 7 will be on North Pioneer Drive north of First Street. All three stations will have a similar design that features larger apparatus bays and living areas, as well as space for future expansions.

Fire Station #4

STATUS

DATE

DETAILS

TARGET COMPLETION

Dec 15, 2017

Construction will be complete on December 15 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Nov 29, 2016

Groundbreaking ceremony - Construction begins

Sept 2017

Construction began in November 2016 on the first of three replacement fire stations. Fire Station 4’s new home will be at 3802 Grape Street next to North Park; it is expected to open in September 2017.

November 2016 Update

March 2016 Update

Fire Station #7

STATUS

DATE

DETAILS

TARGET COMPLETION

May 4, 2017

Groundbreaking ceremony - Construction begins

Early 2018

Design of Fire Station #7 began in March 2016, and construction is scheduled to last through early 2018. The station will be replacing the existing Station #7 located at North 10th & Pioneer. It has been designed to accommodate the current Station #7 company and their equipment and vehicles as well as allow room for future growth in staffing and services.

Police Records Facility

STATUS

DATE

DETAILS

TARGET COMPLETION

Spring 2016

City Staff are working to identify and/or acquire property on which to locate this
facility. Once a location has been established, the City will begin procurement of
Design and Construction services.

2018

The new Police Records and Evidence Facility will be in the Central Business District at 401 Plum Street. Design will begin in early 2017, with the facility expected to open in early 2018.

Fire Training Center

STATUS

DATE

DETAILS

TARGET COMPLETION

Jan 2017

TBA

2019

A new Fire Training Center is planned to be constructed at 4242 East Lake Road in 2019.

Completed Projects

Abilene Fire Fleet Facility

STATUS

DATE

DETAILS

TARGET COMPLETION

Aug 16, 2017

Abilene Fire Fleet Facility Grand Opening!

Nov 22, 2016

Groundbreaking ceremony - Construction begins

Fall 2017

Sept 27, 2016

Initial designs created by Jacob & Martin/Hansen Engineering

May 28, 2016

Design-Build contract was awarded to the team of Jacob & Martin/Hasen. The facility will be located on property out at the Abilene Regional Airport, near the exit from Loop 322.

Construction began in November 2016 on the new Fire Fleet Maintenance Facility, at Abilene Regional Airport near Loop 322.
The facility will have multiple apparatus bays, specialized maintenance equipment, and customized storage and office space.
It is expected to be completed in August or September 2017.